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Quick Sweet Potato Chili

Servings: 4–6 | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes (Instant Pot) or ~45 minutes (stove)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (~2 cups)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground coriander (optional)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro

Instructions

Instant Pot Method:
  1. Sauté Base Ingredients:

• Turn the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.

• Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  1. Add Ingredients:

• Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander (if using). Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.

• Add diced sweet potatoes, canned tomatoes (with juice), beans, and broth. Stir to combine.

  1. Pressure Cook:

• Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to “Pressure Cook” (Manual) on high for 10 minutes.

• Once cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.

  1. Adjust Seasoning:

• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or spices to preference.

  1. Serve:

• Ladle into bowls and top with your choice of garnishes.

Stovetop Method:

  1. Follow the same steps for sautéing the onion, garlic, and turkey in a large pot or Dutch oven.

  2. Add spices, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  3. Cover and cook for ~30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.

  4. Adjust seasoning and serve with toppings.

Note

This chili freezes well, so feel free to make extra for future meals! Let me know if you’d like adjustments.